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One of the common causes of a pinched nerve in the neck is a muscle spasm or muscle strain putting pressure on the nerve and compressing it. Relaxing the muscle will usually relieve the symptoms you are feeling. Listed below are some self-treatments for a pinched nerve in the neck that you can attempt.
When there is a pinched nerve in the neck, I recommend a survey of the pain level in the neck, the arm, and 8 other major areas of the body to create the best treatment plan. In my practice, I have found that two to five sessions of East Indian head massage can solve similar issues.